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Corie Sheppard PodcastNadia Batson on Writing Timeless Soca, Owning Her Artform & Building Her Own TableSend us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most respected and intentional soca artists — Nadia Batson.Nadia opens up about her creative philosophy, explaining why she refuses to compete with her past hits and how trusting her instincts has led to songs like “Pieces” taking over TikTok and Carnival stages across the Caribbean. We dive deep into her songwriting process, the importance of knowing your audience, and how confidence — not pressure — fuels longevity.The conversation also explores:How “Pieces” became a regional anthemWritin...
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AlonzoBash Podcast🎙️Corie Sheppard "Man On A Mission"In this special episode of the AlonzoBash Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Corie Sheppard, host of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, for a powerful and inspiring conversation rooted in culture, creativity, and Caribbean pride.Corie takes us back to his early childhood growing up in St. James, Trinidad, sharing how his environment shaped his deep love for music, art, and culture. He opens up about his journey into the world of Podcasting and what inspired him to pick up the mic. Corie also chats about how storytelling has become a platform for purpose and connection....
2026-02-011h 06Corie Sheppard PodcastFrom Montserrat Runways To Calypso Crowns: Terry Lyons On Grit, Culture, And Craft;Send us a textIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with Terri Lyons — Calypso Monarch, Queen of Queens, performer, and cultural torchbearer — for an expansive conversation on calypso, resilience, legacy, and Caribbean identity.Terri unpacks what it truly means to represent Trinidad & Tobago on regional stages such as Montserrat and Carifesta, the responsibility that comes with being crowned Queen of Queens, and why claims that calypso is dying completely miss the poin...
2026-01-261h 54Corie Sheppard PodcastBraveboy on Trapso, Soca, Zumba & Building a Global Music Career | Corie Sheppard PodcastSend us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Braveboy — artist, songwriter, and cultural strategist — for a deep conversation on music, identity, and navigating global creative spaces from Trinidad and Tobago.Braveboy traces his journey from early soca and trapso roots to international collaborations across EDM, Zumba, hip hop, and global club music. He shares how studying law and the business of music shaped his independence as an artist, why soca travels further than we often realise, and how Trinidadian culture shows up in global DJ pools without us even...
2026-01-191h 39Corie Sheppard PodcastKory & Kevon (Full Blown Entertainment): Writing Soca’s Biggest Anthems, Big Links Controversy & Building CultureSend us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Kory and Kevon of Full Blown Entertainment, the songwriting and production duo behind some of soca’s most iconic modern anthems.From Antilles, Mr. Fete, Fog, Like a Boss, and People’s Champion, to the globally impactful Big Linksrhythm, Kory and Kevon break down how these songs were created, why some artists initially resisted them, and how culture, timing, and belief shape a hit.They open up about:Writing songs artists didn’t believe in — that became c...
2026-01-121h 53Corie Sheppard PodcastEtienne Charles: Jazz, Kaiso, and the Responsibility of Culture | The Corie Sheppard PodcastSend us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with internationally acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and educator Etienne Charles for a wide-ranging conversation on music, memory, and cultural responsibility.Etienne reflects on growing up in Trinidad, his formative years at Fatima College, and how calypso, jazz, steelband, and African diasporic traditions shaped his artistic voice. We explore his commitment to live music, his philosophy on albums as historical documents, and why he believes Caribbean artists have a duty to preserve and contextualise their culture on global stages.The conversation...
2026-01-051h 48Corie Sheppard PodcastYear-End Review And Big PlansSend us a textJust a quick check in from Corie & David to say thanks for being a part of the journey in 2025 and to share some of our plans to make 2026 even greater!
2025-12-3155 minCorie Sheppard PodcastAlvin Daniell: Calypso Showcase, Cultural Memory & the Art of Interviewing Trinidad’s Legends | The Corie Sheppard PodcastSend us a textIn this special on-location episode, we sit with Alvin Daniell — cultural archivist, lyricist, educator, engineer, and the visionary creator of Calypso Showcase — for an in-depth conversation on legacy, preparation, and preserving Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural memory.Recorded in Miami, this episode explores Alvin Daniel’s journey from mathematics teacher and engineer to one of the most influential interviewers and advocates in Caribbean music history. He reflects on the origins of Calypso Showcase following the 1990 coup, his meticulous approach to interviewing calypsonians, and the responsibility of documenting artists...
2025-12-292h 25Corie Sheppard PodcastBuilding as a Young Artiste: Performance, Discipline, and Finding Your VoiceSend us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Sackie, a young artiste and performer whose journey reflects the reality, resilience, and creativity of a new generation of Caribbean artists.Sackie opens up about finding his voice through performance, growing up between church, football, and music, and navigating grief, discipline, and self-belief at a young age. We talk about authenticity, creative risk, testing music through social media, and what it really takes to build momentum without industry shortcuts.This is a conversation about ...
2025-12-221h 18Corie Sheppard PodcastRome: Culture, Carnival, and the Business of Entertainment | The Corie Sheppard PodcastSend us a textIn this wide-ranging conversation, Rome joins us to unpack a career that spans engineering, music, radio, television, and cultural leadership. From his early days as a mechanical engineer at Petrotrin to becoming one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most recognisable entertainment voices, Rome reflects on the risks, pivots, and purpose that shaped his journey.We dive deep into the state of Carnival and live entertainment, including venue shortages, promoter challenges, and why Trinidad and Tobago still lacks purpose-built cultural spaces. Rome shares rare insights from hi...
2025-12-171h 56Corie Sheppard PodcastUmba (Matsimela) on Sound Clash Strategy, Dubplates & Trinidad Sound System HistorySend us a textUmba (Matsimela): Foundation Dubplates, Sound Clash History & Trinidad’s Sound System LegacyIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with Umba, selector and driving force behind Matsimela, Trinidad & Tobago’s most formidable sound system. From playing records as a child to clashing on some of the world’s biggest stages, Umba breaks down the real history of sound system culture — not hype, not nostalgia, but lived experience.We trace Matsimela’s rise from grassroots dances to World Clash appearances, unpack...
2025-12-151h 43Corie Sheppard PodcastEvery Day Leadership: The Lessons That Shaped Ken CorbieSend us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with Ken Corbie — musician, educator, and one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most respected cultural voices. Ken takes us through his remarkable journey in music, the mentors who shaped him, and the lessons learned from a lifetime of service to culture and community.From his early years discovering his love for music, to the people who guided his path, to the relationships and experiences that shaped who he became, Ken shares stories filled with wisdom, humour, and heart. We explore them...
2025-12-101h 48Corie Sheppard PodcastErphaan Alves: From Junior Monarch to Soca Hitmaker | Corie Sheppard PodcastSend us a textIn this deep and wide-ranging conversation, we sit with Erphaan Alves — artist, songwriter, performer, and one of the most influential voices shaping modern soca. From his earliest days as a child performer in Chaguanas, to writing for giants like Machel Montano and Kes, to creating anthems like Bumper Like Rain, Overdue, No Abla, Background, and Spirit, Erphaan charts the full story of his journey in a way he has never shared before.We explore his upbringing, the impact of his parents’ sacrifices, his father’s pivotal role in his career...
2025-12-012h 02Corie Sheppard PodcastDominic Kalipersad on Communication, Journalism & New Media | Corie Sheppard PodcastSend us a textDominic Kalipersad joins us for a reflective, insightful conversation on communication, journalism, professionalism, language, and how Trinidad and Tobago is adapting to new media in the 21st century.With 50 years across television, radio, print, and now digital platforms, Dominic shares what he’s learned about speaking with clarity, communicating with purpose, and educating through media — from his early days as a teacher, to TTT, to radio, to his long-form Instagram storytelling.We explore how traditional media has changed, why social media must now be taken seriously, the role of lang...
2025-11-171h 39Corie Sheppard PodcastAdonai Dieu: Why He Left the past Behind — The Real Story | The Corie Sheppard PodcastSend us a textAdonai Dieu — formerly known as Daniel Loveless, the creator of the viral Caribbean street show “What Yuh Know”— joins us on The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a powerful, transparent, and transformational conversation.In this episode, we explore his full journey:• Growing up and building one of the Caribbean’s biggest digital brands• The rise of What Yuh Know and the pressures of fame from age 17• Identity, purpose, mental health, and the emptiness that success couldn’t fix• His public name change to Ad...
2025-11-161h 41Corie Sheppard PodcastBeverley Ramsey-Moore: Leading Pan Trinbago and the Spirit of TobagoSend us a textIn this special episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Beverly Ramsey-Moore — proud daughter of Black Rock, Tobago, President of Pan Trinbago, and lifelong member and leader of the iconic Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra — as we join with Pan Trinbago to mark the official launch of Panorama 2026. 🎶Beverly shares her remarkable journey from the panyard to national leadership, grounded in her guiding philosophy of “never I, always we and us.” The conversation explores how community, culture, and collaboration continue to shape the story of steelpan and national identity in Trinidad an...
2025-11-101h 32Corie Sheppard PodcastPelham Goddard: From Panyard To Platinum GrooveSend us a textPelham Goddard — legendary arranger, composer, and bandleader — sits down with Corie Sheppard-Babb for a deep dive into five decades of Trinidad and Tobago’s musical evolution. From his early days in St. James panyards to arranging for Charlie’s Roots, David Rudder, and SuperBlue, Pelham shares untold stories behind timeless anthems like “Sugar Bum Bum,” “Woman on the Bass,” “Soca Baptist,” and “Engine Room.”He breaks down the art of live band recording — when “one take” meant the whole band — and explains how reading music revolutionised the steelpan. Pelham also contrasts the rich c...
2025-11-031h 29Corie Sheppard PodcastRaymond Ramnarine: Faith, Family, and the Legacy of Dil-E-NadanSend us a textIn this powerful conversation, Raymond Ramnarine, frontman of Dil-E-Nadan, sits with Corie Sheppard to share the faith, discipline, and family values behind one of Trinidad & Tobago’s longest-running bands.Raymond opens up about:🎵 Growing up in the Ramnarine family band and carrying the legacy after his father’s passing.🙏 The mantra “We pray before we play” and how faith shapes his leadership.🥁 Why he insists on full live-band performances — no tracks, no shortcuts.🌍 Touring South Africa and the unforgettable airport welcome.🎤 Protecting chutney soca’s...
2025-10-271h 47Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 256 | Kasey Phillips — From Antilles to LA: The Sound of PrecisionSend us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, Corie sits down with Kasey Phillips, the world-renowned producer and CEO of Precision Productions, whose sound has defined a generation of soca and shaped the evolution of Caribbean music.Kasey opens up about his journey from engineering hits for KMC and Machel Montano to crafting global soca anthems like Antilles and countless Road March winners. He reflects on his creative philosophy, the business of production, and why he refuses to compromise on ownership or fairness in the studio.The conversation dives...
2025-10-131h 45Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 255 | Jimmy OctoberSend us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, Trinidadian artist and poet Jimmy October opens up about his creative evolution, the story behind New Calypso, and his new project Episode 3 — a four-track EP that moves from the high-energy “Bam Bam” to the reflective “Desires.” He explains how fashion became self-expression (“the three belts story”), why his sound blends Calypso roots with modern R&B and pop influences, and what it really took to walk away from a secure hospital job to tour and co-write “Magic” with Kes.Jimmy shares...
2025-10-061h 48Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 254 | Mama DoreenSend us a textCorie dedicates this episode to the late matriarch “Mama Doreen,” whose Girl Guides guard-of-honour in a packed Tacarigua church sparked a bigger conversation: the crisis of community and how strong institutions can pull Trinidad & Tobago back from its apparent moral decline. Anchored by memories from the funeral and repass—hymns, kaiso, and hard truths—Corie argues that movements like Girl Guides, Brownies, Scouts, Cadets, school bands, and the Police Band don’t just “nice up” events; they form citizens, bridge generations, and repair trust between youth and the State.We salute bandmaster Ant...
2025-10-031h 43Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 253 | Chromatics: From Hip-Hop Battles to Cultural CommentarySend us a textThis week on The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Chromatics — rapper, radio host, and founder of OUR Radio — to talk about music, entrepreneurship, and the courage to carve your own path.From the cultural shockwaves of Carnival Rap Up to the reflective storytelling of Tobago Chokey, Chromatics shares how he built his career on authenticity and adaptability. He opens up about the dream of performing on the Skinner Park and Dimanche Gras stages, the lessons learned in timing and stagecraft, and why slowing down an acou...
2025-09-291h 58Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 251 | Gary AboudSend us a textThis week on The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Gary Aboud — businessman, activist, and long-time Corporate Secretary of Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS).From building Mode Alive into one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most recognizable retail brands to decades of outspoken advocacy on issues like oil spills, coastal protection, and sustainable fishing, Gary has never shied away from standing up for what he believes in.In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover:The origins and growth of Mode...
2025-09-221h 21Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 250 | Cindy Ann BoissonSend us a textCindy-Ann Boisson | Comedy, Honesty & Owning the Trini AccentThis week on The Corie Sheppard Podcast, comedian Cindy-Ann Boisson joins me for a hilarious and powerful conversation about the craft of stand-up, surviving the grind, and staying authentic. We talk about her upcoming comedy competition Punched Up, why repeating jokes is part of the art form, and the balance between silence and punchlines.Cindy-Ann shares raw stories—from almost being assaulted in Florida and escaping by diving out of a moving car, to navigating U.S. co...
2025-09-151h 41Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 248 | Kit IsraelSend us a textKit Israel | From Kan Kan to Folklore, Calypso with a K, and the Future of Caribbean MusicKit Israel of AdvoKit Productions joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep dive into the music, culture, and vision that drive his work. The son of legendary musician and producer Roger Israel, Kit brings both heritage and innovation to the table — combining his degree in Mathematics with his passion for sound to approach music as both science and art.As the producer behind the Kan Kan Ri...
2025-09-021h 39Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 246 | Marc JardineSend us a textMarc Jardine: From Fatima Days to the Helm of RBCIn this episode, Corie sits down with Marc Jardine, Managing Director and VP of Commercial Banking at RBC Royal Bank Trinidad and Tobago. They reflect on their shared Fatima College roots, school days, and the importance of mentorship and fatherhood. Marc opens up about his unexpected career path—from dreams of ornithology to finance, agriculture, and now banking leadership.The conversation dives into life lessons from Fatima, his experiences studying at Morehouse, the realities of oil and gas and ag...
2025-08-181h 27Corie Sheppard PodcastEpisode 245 | Sheena 'Ajibola' RichardsonSend us a textIn this vibrant and heartfelt conversation, percussionist, vocalist, and cultural advocate Ajibola (Sheena Richardson) joins Corie to share her journey from drumming on her mother’s Bible at age three to gracing stages with icons like Ella Andall, Vaughnette Bigford, Etienne Charles, and Machel Montano. She reflects on her mission with Girls Can Play Drums Too, an initiative empowering women of all ages to embrace rhythm, balance, and self-expression.Ajibola opens up about her deep cultural roots in parang, calypso, and African rhythms, the spiritual connection she has with th...
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